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AK SJR16

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/7/2020

Primary Sponsor

Scott Kawasaki

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Origin

Senate

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Calls for a United States Constitutional amendment stating the Constitution does not grant constitutional rights to corporations or other artificial entities

  • Authorizes the federal government to limit expenditures of money used to influence elections and public policy

  • Seeks to overturn the 2010 United States Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (558 U.S. 310)

  • Notes that 20 state governments and four Alaska local governments (Kenai Peninsula Borough, Homer City Council, Sitka, and Anchorage) have already passed similar resolutions

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to federal officials including the President, Vice President, congressional leaders, and Alaska's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Support Con Am: Overturn Citizens United

Rights

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): GRAY-JACKSON, BEGICH, KIEHL, WIELECHOWSKI

2/7/2020

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/7/2020

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